#1 Tree Removal & Trimming Service Provider
in Tampa
24/7 Emergency Tree Removal in Tampa, FL
Tampa Elite Tree Service answers emergency tree calls around the clock in Tampa, day or night, holiday or not. When an oak comes through a roof at 2 a.m. or a pine blocks the only way out of your driveway, we send a crew that can make the scene safe first and clean it up second.
Tampa emergencies tend to arrive with water. Hurricane Milton came ashore at Siesta Key on October 9, 2024 with gusts above 100 mph at the mouth of Tampa Bay, Tampa set a record for October rain in a single day, and the state set a one-day record of 126 tornado warnings. Soaked sand lets shallow roots slide, so whole trees tip over rather than snap.
Night and weekend crews reach homes from Odessa and Westchase across to Seffner and Plant City, down to Ruskin and Apollo Beach, and up through Lutz and Wesley Chapel, & more.
Why Choose Us
- Licensed and insured for hazardous removals and complex jobs
- Decades of combined crew experience
- Free, transparent estimates before any work begins
- Full-service: removal, pruning, stump grinding, and storm cleanup
- Local knowledge of Tampa's soil conditions, storm patterns, and tree species
- Modern, well-maintained equipment for safe, efficient jobs
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Emergency Tree Removal Services
Tree on a House, Roof or Car
We lift the weight off the structure in a controlled order, starting with the limbs that are pressing hardest, so the roof decking or pool cage does not shift further while we cut.
Once the tree is clear, we tarp exposed roof sections and photograph every stage for your insurer. A tree resting on a roof commonly runs $1,500 to $5,000 depending on size and access.
Uprooted Trees in Wet Sand
Our sandy soil drains well until the water table rises, then it turns soft and roots lose their grip. After a tropical system or a week of summer storms, laurel oaks and slash pines can lay over with the root plate standing upright.
A root plate can snap back toward the hole when the trunk is cut, so we brace and section these trees in a specific order rather than cutting at the base.
Temporary Hazard Stabilization
Sometimes a full removal has to wait for daylight, a crane, or the end of a storm band. In those cases, we rope off the zone, remove the most dangerous loose wood overhead, and secure what is left so it cannot shift overnight.
You get a clear plan for the permanent fix before we leave.
Trees Blocking Roads & Drives
We cut a lane through fallen trees so cars, ambulances and family can get in and out, then return to finish the cleanup. If the tree came from a City of Tampa street right of way, Parks and Recreation handles it, and we will help you report it.
Private trees across your own driveway are yours to clear, and that is most of what we do after a storm.
Broken & Dangling Limbs
A split limb caught in the canopy can sit quietly for days and fall on the first gust. We climb or use a bucket truck to rope these down, not knock them loose.
If a branch is touching a line, we wait for Tampa Electric to make it safe before touching anything.
Night & Weekend Response
Our crews carry lighting, so a fallen tree on a Saturday night does not have to sit until Monday. We triage calls by danger: people trapped or a roof open to rain come first, then blocked exits, then trees lying in yards.
How Our Emergency Crews Work
Emergency work moves fast, but it still follows an order. These are the steps our crew follows from your first call to the final haul-off.
1. Your Call & Dispatch
Tell us what fell, what it hit, and whether anyone is hurt or a line is down. If wires are involved, report them to Tampa Electric right away, then we schedule around the utility crew.
2. Hazard Check on Arrival
The lead climber walks the scene, checks for energized lines and gas meters, and decides whether the job needs rigging, a bucket truck or a crane.
3. Make It Safe
We take the load off the house, clear the exits, and stabilize anything that could move. Exposed roof areas get a tarp the same visit.
4. Removal & Cleanup
Remaining wood is cut, chipped and hauled. If we have to stop for weather, we leave the site secured and come back to finish.
5. Photos & Paperwork
You get dated photos and an itemized invoice that separates tree removal from tarping. For a full claim file, see our insurance documentation service.
Emergency Tree Removal FAQs for Tampa
Do you really answer at night during storms?
Yes. We answer every hour of the year. During a hurricane itself, nobody should be up a tree, so we start work as soon as sustained winds drop to a safe level, and we line up the worst calls first.
What does emergency tree removal cost in Tampa?
Expect about 1.5 to 2 times our normal rates for after-hours or storm work, because of overtime, lighting and the risk involved. A tree on a roof commonly lands between $1,500 and $5,000. You get the price before we cut.
Do I need a permit for an emergency removal?
A tree that has already fallen is a cleanup, not a removal. For a standing tree that threatens your single-family home, Florida Statute 163.045 lets you skip the local permit when an ISA Certified Arborist documents the risk, and we can provide that letter on site.
Who removes a tree that falls in the street?
Inside city limits, the City of Tampa clears trees in its rights of way. In unincorporated Hillsborough County, the county asks owners to handle fallen private trees that are not on power lines or roads.
Will my homeowners insurance pay for it?
When a tree damages a covered structure, removal from that structure is usually covered, minus your deductible. A tree that falls in the open yard without hitting anything is often not. Read your policy, and keep every photo and receipt.
What should I do before your crew arrives?
Keep everyone out of rooms under the tree, stay well away from any downed wire, and take photos from a safe spot. Do not try to cut a tree that is under tension, which is where most storm injuries happen.